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Measure 110 behind rise in drug-fueled crimes, Benton County DA says
DA John Haroldson said some dealers are selling in user amounts to avoid consequences under the new measure.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021 3:56 PM
Posted By: Chris Lueneburg
BENTON COUNTY, Ore. Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson believes that voter-approved drug decriminalization reform is behind a recent rise in crimes that involve drug use in the county.
Measure 110 is a first-of-its-kind reform in the country that lowered possessing small amounts of drugs to a violation-level offense, punishable by a $100 fine that can be waived by a health assessment over the phone.
While the manufacture and distribution of drugs is still a criminal offense, Haroldson said he believes the rules have made it easier to deal drugs.
With New York’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis, more than 40 percent of Americans now live in states that have embraced marijuana legalization. Oregon has been on the leading edge of drug reform and in November became the first to decriminalize possession of hard drugs. As other states eye similar moves, Stephanie Sy reports on Oregon s early rollout and the obstacles ahead.
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Well, the times, they are a changing.
With New York s recent legalization of recreational cannabis, more than 40 percent of Americans now live in states that have embraced marijuana legalization.
Oregon has been on the leading edge of drug law reform and, in November, became the first to decriminalize possession of hard drugs.
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